Clinical Documentation & Medical Coding Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for a Medical Records Technician (CDIS-Outpatient) at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System.

This GS-9 role sits in the Health Administration Service and Health Information Management section and focuses on clinical documentation improvement in outpatient settings. Candidates must meet citizenship, education/experience, and certification requirements.

Qualifications

• One year of creditable experience with medical terminology and health records structure.
• Associate's degree with 12 semester hours in health information management.
• Completion of AHIMA approved coding program or equivalent training.
• Combination of education and experience allowed with substitutions.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Medical coding knowledge

Documentation improvement knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in health information technology/health information management

AHIMA/AAPC coding program completion

Education/experience substitutions for combined qualifications

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for a Medical Records Technician (CDIS-Outpatient) at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System.

This GS-9 role sits in the Health Administration Service and Health Information Management section and focuses on clinical documentation improvement in outpatient settings. Candidates must meet citizenship, education/experience, and certification requirements.